Brendan Loughrey (Law-Hurry), a native Irishman, has witnessed first-hand the hardships and struggles of life along the Irish-border divide. However, a strong family tradition of music, song and storytelling has gifted Brendan with a solid conviction and foundation that has since evolved into his passionate, honest songwriting, and those unforgettable Live performances.
Brendan's Dad, (also Brendan) bought him his first guitar at the age of 15, a replica Chuck Berry electric guitar, with the prophetical words "You'll reach more people with this guitar son, than you'll ever reach with a rifle".
Quickly becoming a little local celebrity, Brendan was recognized for his uniquely powerful and heartfelt renditions of the Irish songs (especially the ballads) that he'd grown up listening to. Soon finding himself "on the road", in the 40 years since, he has made thousands of appearances all over the world.
His hard-earned reputation of remaining uncompromisingly true to his music followed him to Music City, USA, when, in January of 1999, Brendan was offered the position as House Musician at the (then) largest Irish Pub in North America, The Seanachie Irish Pub (Shawn-a-key) in Nashville, Tennessee. This very prestigious position was to be the turning point.
His first performance in late January 1999 at The Seanachie, 4th & Broadway, Nashville, TN, was a truly remarkable evening. In the audience that night, was the infamous Comedian Jackie Mason, Warner Brothers Records Nashville, Vice President, Bob "Screamin' Johnny Wales" Saporitti and former Waterboy's & Stockton's Wing drummer, the Dublin born Mr. Fran Breen. To make a very long story short, after the show that cold winters evening, Brendan found himself at a Nashville after-party with some pretty well-known folks. Nigel Paul (Manfred Mann), Dennis Locorriere (Dr. Hook), Ray Fleck (Garth Brooks Band), Nancy Peppers (Marc Almond, Softcell), Mark Niemic (Atlantic Records) and a host of other remarkably talented artists of all kinds and from all walks of the entertainment industry. This solitary fortuitous evening eventually led to the beginnings of Brendan's studio recording career, working with the amazing talents of Fran Breen, Elio Giordano, Mark Neimic, Pat Finnegan, DeAnn Whalen, Rod Nicholson, Vickie & Etta Carrick and the late, and gloriously-eccentric, Argyle Bell.
Now into his 40th year of Live performances, Brendan has had the privilege of sharing the stage with many magnificent talents, notably being asked to open for acts such as his childhood hero and "The Father Of Rock 'n' Roll", Chuck Berry. Also, Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp, Lorrie Morgan, Sting & more. He was the Dialect Coach for Brian Friels' play, Freedom Of The City, and has performed the Star Spangled Banner from Wrigley Field (Chicago) several times.
In the Summer of '25, Brendan (finally!) released his entire catalog of 50 Tracks (25 Originals), which is now available, y'know, everywhere.
"A passionate musician, Brendan Loughrey is a hard-working, exceptional talent"... Argyle Bell
